Location & Travel

Belfast is a thriving and exciting city with a unique cultural heritage. In the wake of the Peace Process, it is fast becoming a major conference and tourist destination. Founded in 1845, Queen’s University is located next to the city's famous Golden Mile of pubs, clubs, restaurants and entertainment venues, and immediately adjacent to the Ulster Museum and Botanic Gardens. The University is just over a mile from Belfast city centre and is easily accessible by public transport. The city itself is well-served by two airports, making it straightforward for international visitors to travel here.

Further information on travelling to Belfast can be found on the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau web site . Northern Ireland is noted for the warmth of the welcome that it provides visitors, and we hope that you will consider travelling here to experience that welcome for yourself.

The the main entrance to the University, the Lanyon building, is on University Road. See our Maps section for more details.

Belfast International Airport is nineteen miles from Belfast at Aldergrove. A shuttle service connects with the city centre, operated by Ulsterbus.Note - Taking a taxi directly from Belfast International Airport to the University is expensive - approximately £20-£25.

All ferry ports are well connected by road. Within Northern Ireland, motorways link Belfast with the north and the west of the Province, and the Westlink between the M1 and M2 and a city ring road make it easy to navigate Belfast's traffic system. A good road link connects Belfast with Dublin in the south.

The main Campus is easily and quickly reached from the city centre. Click here to look at maps.

Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. London-style metered cabs operate from airports and railways stations: private cabs are plentiful and can be booked by telephone. Not all private taxis have meters, so it is advisable to agree a fare before setting out.

The Main Campus is easily reached from the city centre (1.5 km) - refer to map.

Bringing a bicycle on public transport: all ferries accept bicycles, usually free of charge. Train services will usually accept bicycles; often a small surcharge is made. Coach services are generally less willing to carry bicycles, although it is often discretionary; check first. The policy of airlines varies a lot, so again check first.

The road system can be busy in and around Belfast, although pleasant cycling can be found on the Lagan Towpath (to Lisburn) and in the surrounding countryside.